Proverbs 16:24-32 in English

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.

²⁶ The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him thereto.

²⁷ A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

²⁹ A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.

³⁰ He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.

³¹ The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.

³² He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

²⁴ Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.

²⁵ There are ways that seem to be right to a man, but the end of them looks to the depth of hell.

²⁶ A man who labours, labours for himself, and drives from him his own ruin.

²⁷ But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: a foolish man digs up evil for himself, and treasures fire on his own lips.

²⁸ A perverse man spreads mischief, and will kindle a torch of deceit with mischiefs; and he separates friends.

²⁹ A transgressor tries to ensnare friends, and leads them in ways that are not good.

³⁰ And the man that fixes his eyes devises perverse things, and marks out with his lips all evils: he is a furnace of wickedness.

³¹ Old age is a crown of honour, but it is found in the ways of righteousness.

³² A man slow to anger is better than a strong man; and he that governs his temper better than he that takes a city.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

²⁶ He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

²⁷ An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

²⁸ A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

²⁹ A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

³⁰ He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

³¹ The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

³² He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

²⁶ He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

²⁷ An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

²⁸ A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

²⁹ A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

³⁰ He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

³¹ The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

³² He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

²⁴ Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.

²⁵ There are ways that seem to be right to a man, but the end of them looks to the depth of hell.

²⁶ A man who labors, labors for himself, and drives from him his own ruin.

²⁷ But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: a foolish man digs up evil for himself, and treasures fire on his own lips.

²⁸ A perverse man spreads mischief, and will kindle a torch of deceit with mischiefs; and he separates friends.

²⁹ A transgressor tries to ensnare friends, and leads them in ways that are not good.

³⁰ And the man that fixes his eyes devises perverse things, and marks out with his lips all evil: he is a furnace of wickedness.

³¹ Old age is a crown of honor, but it is found in the ways of righteousness.

³² A man slow to anger is better than a strong man; and he that governs his temper better than he that takes a city.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

²⁶ The appetite of the labouring man laboureth for him; for his mouth craveth it of him.

²⁷ A worthless man deviseth mischief: and in his lips there is as a scorching fire.

²⁸ A froward man scattereth abroad strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

²⁹ A man of violence enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him in a way that is not good.

³⁰ He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise froward things: he that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.

³¹ The hoary head is a crown of glory, it shall be found in the way of righteousness.

³² He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

²⁴ Kind words are like honey SIM: We enjoy them both, and both cause our bodies to be healthy/strong.

²⁵ There are some kinds of behavior MET that people think are right, but ◄walking on those roads MET/continually doing those things► causes those people to die.

²⁶ If a worker ◄has an appetite/is hungry►, that urges him to work hard because he SYN wants to earn money to buy things to eat.

²⁷ Worthless people plan ways to cause trouble for others, and even what they say injures people like a hot fire does SIM.

²⁸ Deceitful people cause strife/quarreling among other people; those who say alse things about other people cause people who are friends to become enemies.

²⁹ Those who act violently entice/encourage others to also act violently and lead them along a road that will end in disaster.

³⁰ People sometimes show with one of their eyes to signal to their friends that they are planning to do something to harm others; they smirk when they are about to do something evil.

³¹ Gray hair is like a glorious crown MET that is given to people who have always behaved righteously.

³² Those who do not become angry quickly are better than those who are powerful; it is better to ◄control your temper/keep yourself from becoming very angry► than to conquer a city.

²⁴ Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.

²⁵ There are ways that seem to be right to a man, but the end of them looks to the depth of hell.

²⁶ A man who labours, labours for himself, and drives from him his own ruin.

²⁷ But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: a foolish man digs up evil for himself, and treasures fire on his own lips.

²⁸ A perverse man spreads mischief, and will kindle a torch of deceit with mischiefs; and he separates friends.

²⁹ A transgressor tries to ensnare friends, and leads them in ways that are not good.

³⁰ And the man that fixes his eyes devises perverse things, and marks out with his lips all evil: he is a furnace of wickedness.

³¹ Old age is a crown of honour, but it is found in the ways of righteousness.

³² A man slow to anger is better than a strong man; and he that governs his temper better than he that takes a city.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.

³⁰ One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.

³¹ Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

³² One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.

³⁰ One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.

³¹ Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

³² One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the labouring man labours for him, for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbour, and leads him in a way that is not good.

³⁰ One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.

³¹ Grey hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

³² One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

²⁴ Pleasing words are like honey, sweet to the soul and new life to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way which seems straight before a man, but its end is the ways of death.

²⁶ The desire of the working man is working for him, for his need of food is driving him on.

²⁷ A good-for-nothing man is a designer of evil, and in his lips there is a burning fire.

²⁸ A man of twisted purposes is a cause of fighting everywhere: and he who says evil secretly makes trouble between friends.

²⁹ A violent man puts desire of evil into his neighbour's mind, and makes him go in a way which is not good.

³⁰ He whose eyes are shut is a man of twisted purposes, and he who keeps his lips shut tight makes evil come about.

³¹ The grey head is a crown of glory, if it is seen in the way of righteousness.

³² He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.

²⁶ The appetite of the labourer laboureth for him, for his mouth urgeth him on.

²⁷ A man of Belial diggeth up evil, and on his lips there is as a scorching fire.

²⁸ A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends.

²⁹ A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.

³⁰ He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise froward things; biting his lips, he bringeth evil to pass.

³¹ The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.

³² He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

²⁴ Well ordered words are as a honeycomb: sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth to a man right: and the ends thereof lead to death.

²⁶ The soul of him that laboureth, laboureth for himself, because his mouth hath obliged him to it.

²⁷ The wicked man diggeth evil, and in his lips is a burning fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirreth up quarrels: and one full of words separateth princes.

²⁹ An unjust man allureth his friend: and leadeth him into a way that is not good.

³⁰ He that with fixed eyes deviseth wicked things, biting his lips, bringeth: evil to pass.

³¹ Old age is a crown of dignity, when it is found in the ways of justice.

³² The patient man is better than the valiant: and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh cities.

²⁴ Kind words are like a honeycomb—they taste sweet and are healthy for the body.

²⁵ There's a way that seems to be right, but in the end it's the way of death.

²⁶ A good appetite helps workers—hunger encourages them.

²⁷ Worthless people plot evil and their words burn like fire.

²⁸ Quarrelsome people cause conflict, and a gossip comes between the closest friends.

²⁹ Violent people lure their friends, and lead them in a direction that's not good for them.

³⁰ People who give you a sly wink are plotting bad things; they purse their lips and make evil happen.

³¹ Gray hair is a glorious crown; it's achieved by living right.

³² Better to be slow to anger than to be powerful, better to have self-control than to conquer a town.

²⁴ Faire wordes are as an hony combe, sweetenesse to the soule, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth right vnto man: but the issue thereof are the wayes of death.

²⁶ The person that traueileth, traueileth for himselfe: for his mouth craueth it of him.

²⁷ A wicked man diggeth vp euill, and in his lippes is like burning fire.

²⁸ A frowarde person soweth strife: and a tale teller maketh diuision among princes.

²⁹ A wicked man deceiueth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

³⁰ He shutteth his eyes to deuise wickednes: he moueth his lippes, and bringeth euil to passe.

³¹ Age is a crowne of glory, when it is founde in the way of righteousnes.

³² He that is slowe vnto anger, is better then the mightie man: and hee that ruleth his owne minde, is better then he that winneth a citie.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

²⁶ The hunger of the labouring man laboureth for him; for his mouth compelleth him.

²⁷ An ungodly man diggeth up evil, and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

²⁸ A froward man soweth strife; and a whisperer separateth familiar friends.

²⁹ A man of violence enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.

³⁰ He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise froward things; he that biteth his lips bringeth evil to pass.

³¹ The hoary head is a crown of glory, it is found in the way of righteousness.

³² He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.

²⁶ He that laboureth laboureth for himself; For his mouth craveth it of him.

²⁷ An ungodly man diggeth up evil: And in his lips there is as a burning fire.

²⁸ A froward man soweth strife: And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

²⁹ A violent man enticeth his neighbour, And leadeth him into the way that is not good.

³⁰ He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: Moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

³¹ The hoary head is a crown of glory, If it be found in the way of righteousness.

³² He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

²⁴ Like the droppings of honey are pleasant sayings, sweet to the soul, and healing to the bones.

²⁵ There is many a way which seemeth even before a man, but its end are the ways unto death.

²⁶ The desire of the laborer laboreth for him; for his mouth imposeth it on him.

²⁷ An ungodly man diggeth up mischief, and on his lips there is as it were a scathing fire.

²⁸ A perverse man scattereth strife; and a whisperer separateth confident friends.

²⁹ The man of violence misleadeth his neighbor, and maketh him go on a way which is not good.

³⁰ He shutteth his eyes to devise perverse things: when he compresseth his lips then hath he fully resolved on evil.

³¹ An ornamental crown is the hoary head, on the way of righteousness can it be found.

³² One that is slow to anger is better than a hero; and he that ruleth his spirit, than the conqueror of a city.

²⁴ Good words are honeycombs, And the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.

²⁵ There are ways that seem to be right to a man, But the end of them looks to the depth of hell.

²⁶ A man who labors, labors for himself, and drives from him his own ruin.

²⁷ But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: A foolish man digs up evil for himself, And treasures fire on his own lips.

²⁸ A perverse man spreads mischief, And will kindle a torch of deceit with mischiefs; and he separates friends.

²⁹ A transgressor tries to ensnare friends, And leads them in ways that are not good.

³⁰ And the man that fixes his eyes devises perverse things, And marks out with his lips all evils: He is a furnace of wickedness.

³¹ Old age is a crown of honor, But it is found in the ways of righteousness.

³² A man slow to anger is better than a strong man; And he that governs his temper better than he that takes a city.

²⁴ Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweet to the taste, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth right to a man, But the end thereof is the way to death.

²⁶ The hunger of the laborer laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him on.

²⁷ A worthless man diggeth mischief, And on his lips there is, as it were, a burning fire.

²⁸ A deceitful man stirreth up strife, And a whisperer separateth friends.

²⁹ A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him into a way which is not good.

³⁰ He who shutteth his eyes to devise fraud, He who compresseth his lips, hath accomplished mischief!

³¹ The hoary head is a crown of glory, If it be found in the way of righteousness.

³² He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he who ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.

³⁰ One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.

³¹ Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

³² One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb— sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

²⁶ The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless person digs up mischief and his speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse person stirs up conflict and a gossip separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence lies to his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.

³⁰ The one who winks the eye is plotting perverse things; those who purse the lips will bring evil to pass.

³¹ Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living the right way.

³² It is better to be slow to anger than to be a warrior and one who rules his spirit is stronger than one who conquers a city.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.

³⁰ One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.

³¹ Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

³² One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the labouring man labours for him, for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbour, and leads him in a way that is not good.

³⁰ One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.

³¹ Grey hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

³² One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honey-comb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth right to a man, but the end of it is the ways of death.

²⁶ He that laboreth laboreth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

²⁷ An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

²⁸ A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

²⁹ A violent man enticeth his neighbor, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

³⁰ He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

³¹ The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.

³² He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.

³⁰ One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.

³¹ Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

³² One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the labouring man labours for him, for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbour, and leads him in a way that is not good.

³⁰ One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.

³¹ Grey hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

³² One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

²⁴ Words well-set together is a comb of honey; health of bones is the sweetness of soul.

²⁵ A way there is that seemeth rightful or right to a man; and the last things thereof lead to death.

²⁶ The soul of a man travailing travaileth to himself; for his mouth compelled him.

²⁷ An unwise man diggeth for evil; and fire burneth in his lips.

²⁸ A wayward man raiseth strives; and a man full of words separateth princes.

²⁹ A wicked man flattereth his friend; and leadeth him by a way not good.

³⁰ He that thinketh shrewd things with eyes astonied, biteth his lips, and performeth evil.

³¹ A crown of dignity is eld age, that shall be found in the ways of rightfulness or rightwiseness.

³² A patient man is better than a strong man; and he that is lord of his soul, is better than an overcomer of cities.

²⁴ Words well-set together is a comb of honey; health of bones is the sweetness of soul. (Kind words be like a honeycomb; sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.)

²⁵ A way there is that seemeth rightful to a man (or There is a way that seemeth right to someone); and the last things thereof lead to death.

²⁶ The soul of a man travailing travaileth to himself; for his mouth compelled him. (A person labouring laboureth for himself; for his hunger compelled him.)

²⁷ An unwise man diggeth evil; and fire burneth in his lips. (The unwise person diggeth up evil; and fire burneth on his lips.)

²⁸ A wayward man raiseth strives; and a man full of words separateth princes. (A wayward person raiseth up strife, or arguments; and a person full of words separateth leaders.)

²⁹ A wicked man flattereth his friend; and leadeth him by a way not good.

³⁰ He that thinketh shrewd things with eyes astonied, biteth his lips, and performeth evil. (With astonished eyes, he thinketh depraved things, and biteth his lips, and performeth evil.)

³¹ A crown of dignity is eld (age), that shall be found in the ways of rightfulness.

³² A patient man is better than a strong man; and he that is lord of his soul, is better than an overcomer of cities. (A patient person is better than a strong person; and he who is lord over himself, or over his own nature, is better than an overcomer of cities.)

²⁴ Sayings of pleasantness are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.

²⁵ There is a way right before a man, And its latter end — ways of death.

²⁶ A labouring man hath laboured for himself, For his mouth hath caused him to bend over it.

²⁷ A worthless man is preparing evil, And on his lips — as a burning fire.

²⁸ A froward man sendeth forth contention, A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend.

²⁹ A violent man enticeth his neighbour, And hath causeth him to go in a way not good.

³⁰ Consulting his eyes to devise froward things, Moving his lips he hath accomplished evil.

³¹ A crown of beauty are grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is found.

³² Better is the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.